Before the Wedding - How to Prepare Like a Pro

Getting married can be made easier when you use the services of a top Richmond bridal designer to create the dress of your dreams, but it also helps if you know the basics of organisation and how to manage the stress of such an important event. Here are some top tips to avoid pre-wedding nerves.

Stay True to Yourself

Many brides-to-be tend to go over the top in terms of doing things to ensure they will be the most beautiful woman in the world on their big day, and may adopt some outlandish makeover tips. While this may be understandable (after all, we have all dreamed about our wedding day ever since we were little girls), it does not mean you should go crazy. While your Richmond bridal expert will have the dress in hand, there are many other aspects to consider – including hair, make-up and accessories – but it's important not to stray too far from the ‘real you’. You don’t want to end up looking like someone else completely! Experiment with hairstyles and make-up for sure, but keep in mind that you are unique, and don't aspire to be anything you're not. In the future, when you look back at the photos on your wedding day, you don’t want to be asking yourself, ‘Who was that woman?’

Take Time to Make Time

As the saying goes, take time to make time and relax. Preparing for the big day can be very taxing and physically, emotionally and spiritually draining—so much so that by the time it arrives you're looking like a wreck instead of a princess! Experts from the top Richmond bridal shops agree that a vital part of the preparation is keeping your wits intact, along with your natural beauty. Do not take for granted those little moments you devote to yourself, pampering your body and soul and regaining your bearings. Methods may differ depending on your personal preferences, but you can try having a nice, long relaxing bath, with scented candles and soothing relaxing music in the background; or spend a day at a professional spa centre, where they will pamper you and make you feel like a queen.

Plan your Makeup

The top Richmond bridal shops may be able to give you some excellent recommendations for a professional makeup artist, but there’s still nothing better than knowing the basics of what you want beforehand. Certainly, if you can afford it, you should invest in the services of such a pro to bring out your inner beauty. But if you really want to do your makeup yourself, it's handy to know a few tricks. For example, you'll probably shed a few tears on your wedding day, so using waterproof mascara will ensure that you won’t end up having black track marks down your cheeks. Also, remember to go easy on the blusher, as the emotional ceremony will no doubt heighten your colour. And, most importantly, make sure your touch-up kit has the right colours—believe us, you will need to touch up at some point, and the worst thing would be to open your kit and discover the colours do not match what you have used.

If you're looking to get married in Richmond, bridal expert Tatiana Porembova is a leading wedding dress designer and her work spans a range of styles and influences. Based in Richmond, she creates beautiful bespoke bridal gowns and bridesmaids outfits to provide the perfect garments for the perfect day.

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